Sichuan Dry-fried Shredded Beef
Style: Sichuan Cuisine
Flavor: Spicy
Characteristics: This dish tastes hot and spicy. The mouthwatering beef looks red and is very tender.
As one of the most well-known Sichuan dishes, the Dry-fried Shredded Beef attracts many diners. Not only its appearance and flavor, but also the beneficial nutrition makes it a popular dish. It helps to strengthen the spleen and stimulate the appetite. Due to its easy cooking method, it has been one of the most common home-made dishes.
Ingredients:
beef, 150g
celery, 80g
3-5 cloves of garlic
ginger, 3g
processed sesame, 10g
Seasonings:
cooking oil
light soy sauce
5-10 dried chili peppers
salt
cooking wine
pepper powder
broad bean paste, 5g
prickly ash seeds, 10g
starch
Note: The amount of the ingredients and seasonings listed above can be changed according to one's personal taste.
Preparation Work:
1. Clean the beef and cut into 5cm shreds. Place them onto a plate.
2. Clean the celery and cut into 2-3cm strips.
3. Clean dried chili peppers and cut into small slices.
4. Remove the husk of the garlic and peel the ginger. Clean and cut finely.
Methods:
| STEP 1 Put beef slices into a large bowl. Add cooking wine, starch, pepper powder and a little cooking oil. Stir and mix well, and then let stand for 10-15 minutes. |
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| STEP 2 Place a wok over high heat and add cooking oil until hot. Add beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn yellowish-white. |
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| STEP 3 In sequence, add in dried chili pepper slices, broad bean paste and prickly ash seeds. Stir and fry for 30 seconds. |
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| STEP 4 Add minced ginger, garlic and a little light soy sauce. Fry the beef further for 2-3 minutes until all juice vanishes. |
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| STEP 5 Add celery and stir for 30 seconds more. Then add in the processed sesame and a little salt. Fry for another 1-2 minutes. |
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| STEP 6 Turn off the heat. Pour the mixture onto a plate. The Sichuan Dry-fried Shredded Beef is ready. |
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Tips:
2. As the broad bean paste contains salt, please note that it is not necessary to add salt or just add a little during cooking. The exact flavor depends on one's personal taste.
Health Benefits:
Further Reading: 12 Best Chinese Beef Recipes to Whet Your Appetite 
